{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Playa Vista Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":479786,"projectId":9191031,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for the generous donation to my classroom project. Due to your support we received a iPad that we were able to use for our robot coding and for 3D printing. It was a great way to introduce my students to technology and project based learning. \r\nFirst, we used our Dash robots and a program called Blockly to learn about coding as well as math. The robots use the metric system and kids need to measure distance with centimeters. They needed to program their robots to follow a course throughout the classroom. Measurement as well as understanding angles was necessary to code the robot to follow the course. It was challenging and fun. \r\nSecond, we used our iPad to connect to our 3D printers. My class learned about 3D printing by using a program called Maker's Empire. They again had to measure using centimeters. They also needed to know about solid shapes. Once they created their projects the iPad was able to connect to our 3D printer using Polar Cloud. None of this would have been possible without your generosity and support. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1746812144810,"projectUrl":"project/high-tech-kindergarten-projects/9191031/","projectTitle":"High Tech Kindergarten Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Albertson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp479786_orig.jpg?crop=315,315,x41,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1563727844651","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/479786"},{"teacherId":47824,"projectId":9145108,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation that provided our third-grade classroom with a collection of anti-racist books. Your support has made a meaningful impact on our students' learning journey.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited and curious when yet another box of books arrived. The stories celebrated diversity, promote empathy, and encourage critical thinking. As we read the books, we had thoughtful discussions about fairness, kindness, and the importance of standing up against injustice. Through reading and open conversations, our students are developing a deeper understanding of different perspectives and the value of inclusivity. These lessons are not only enhancing their literacy skills but also shaping them into compassionate and socially conscious individuals.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has provided resources that will continue to benefit our classroom for years to come. By introducing these important topics at an early age, we're laying the foundation for a more empathetic and equitable future.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and support. We are truly grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1742918588742,"projectUrl":"project/nurturing-antiracist-practices-in-readin/9145108/","projectTitle":"Nurturing Antiracist Practices in Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp47824_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502553600648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-yee"},{"teacherId":47824,"projectId":9171679,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation that provided our third-grade class with a new set of chapter books to read together. Your support has truly made a difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nMy students were very excited when the books arrived and curious about what books we received. They enjoy reading books together and having class discussions. It was so great to see them enthusiastic about reading! \r\n \r\nReading as a class has fostered a sense of community and sparked engaging discussions, enhancing their comprehension and critical thinking skills. These books have not only enriched our current curriculum but will continue to benefit future students for years to come. Your contribution has helped instill a love for reading that will last a lifetime.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and support. We are truly grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1742918588851,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-literacy-and-critical-thinking/9171679/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Literacy and Critical Thinking Through Novel and Author Studies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp47824_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502553600648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-yee"},{"teacherId":47824,"projectId":9171810,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our third-grade classroom. Thanks to your support, we've been able to introduce a wonderful selection of new chapter books that have truly ignited a passion for reading among our students.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited when the books arrived. They eagerly explored the new titles, and it was heartwarming to see their eyes light up as they delved into fresh stories and adventures. These books have not only enhanced our reading sessions but have also sparked lively discussions and critical thinking.\r\n\r\nMy students are engaged with the new books and excited to read the books together. These resources will continue to benefit our classroom for years to come, serving as a valuable foundation for future students to explore and enjoy.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and support. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on our classroom, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1742918588519,"projectUrl":"project/class-sets-of-books-for-literature-circl/9171810/","projectTitle":"Class Sets of Books for Literature Circles!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp47824_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502553600648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-yee"},{"teacherId":47824,"projectId":9149012,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our third-grade classroom. Your support has truly made a difference in our learning experience!\r\n\r\nThe new multimedia tools you helped provide have opened up exciting opportunities for our students. They've been using the green screen to create their own weather reports, diving into meteorology and their science weather unit with enthusiasm. It's been incredible to see them take on the roles of meteorologists, presenting forecasts with confidence and creativity. The possibilities are endless with the green screen so I look forward to using it with many students for years to come. \r\n\r\nAdditionally, the microphones have been a fantastic addition. The students wrote their own fairy tales and brought them to life using puppets and voice recordings. Hearing their stories come alive has been a joy, and it's boosted their storytelling and technical skills.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has not only provided us with valuable resources but has also inspired a love for learning and creativity in our classroom. Thank you for believing in our students and supporting their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1742918588626,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-student-expression-through-mu/9149012/","projectTitle":"Empowering Student Expression Through Multimedia Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp47824_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502553600648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-yee"},{"teacherId":257621,"projectId":9173653,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting one of my final projects as a teacher. I believe that giving students multiple experiences and especially experiences that are hands-on. I found early in my career that if students enjoy doing something, they are more likely to learn. I love cooking (and eating) and I've passed that on to my students.\r\n\r\nI decided to teach my students about safe cooking materials. There is a lot on news about getting rid of black kitchen tools because of plastics and the toxicity in non-stick pans. For this project, I got an safe, enamel cast iron skillet. I taught the students that it isn't exactly true non-stick, but with practice and time, you can get it pretty close.\r\n\r\nWe made sunny side up eggs for our first try.. They released with a little difficulty, but the cleanup was fairly easy. We will make more food as the year closes out.","fullyFundedDate":1742907422478,"projectUrl":"project/non-toxic-non-stick-cooking/9173653/","projectTitle":"Non-Toxic, Non-Stick Cooking","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Weisbart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp257621_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449347366937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jweisbart"},{"teacherId":257621,"projectId":9139814,"letterContent":"You did it! You funded our class project for a soft serve ice cream maker. We've had the machine for less than a week and we already started using it! Our first foray into frozen dessert making was froyo: frozen yoghurt. We wanted to make it healthy as possible so we used organic whole milk Greek yoghurt. We added some vanilla extract and maple syrup for sweetness.\r\n\r\nIt was so exciting watching the students mix the ingredients and then using the machine to distribute the frozen yoghurt. It looked real professional in the mini cones we used. It was still a bit tart, so we will have to adjust the recipe.\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1742937015840,"projectUrl":"project/soft-serve-ice-cream-yes-please/9139814/","projectTitle":"Soft Serve Ice Cream? Yes, Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Weisbart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp257621_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449347366937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jweisbart"},{"teacherId":257621,"projectId":9139762,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our project for an immersion blender. It is a safe, versatile, and easy kitchen tool for my students to use.\r\nOur first \"project\" with the immersion blender was to make soft serve frozen yoghurt. We bought plain Greek yoghurt. It would be super bitter, so we needed to add some maple syrup and vanilla extract. The students operated the blender to blend the ingredients. It was mixed in a matter of minutes.\r\nWe will get great use out of the blender for other recipes. They students are learning an important skill.","fullyFundedDate":1742907422362,"projectUrl":"project/blend-chop-whip-cook-eat/9139762/","projectTitle":"Blend, Chop, Whip, Cook, & Eat","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Weisbart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp257621_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449347366937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jweisbart"},{"teacherId":47824,"projectId":9126618,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation and providing my third-grade classroom with new biography books and supplies to create biography reports project. Every year, my students love to do this project where they learn about a famous American, use the information they researched to write a report and then dress up as that person and take part of a \"living museum\" at the school. My students were very grateful for the addition of the new biography books and have been eager to read about other famous people. We appreciate all the new resources that give my students opportunities to express their learning with creating reports and posters. Once again, thank you for your generosity. Your contribution will make a lasting impact on our students' educational journey, sparking their curiosity and fostering a love for learning for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1741200851437,"projectUrl":"project/famous-american-biography-project-suppli/9126618/","projectTitle":"Famous American Biography Project Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp47824_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502553600648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-yee"},{"teacherId":47824,"projectId":9126602,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation, which gave us new classroom chairs for my third-grade students. Your support has significantly enhanced our learning environment. My students walked into the classroom and saw the new chairs, and their faces lit up with excitement. I was able to put flexible bands around legs of the chairs for the students to put their feet on and bounce and get out their energy. The seats are might lighter and carry and comfortable for the students. These chairs will continue to support their focus and creativity and allow the students to move around more easily and get into collaborative groups. \r\nOnce again, thank you for your generosity and for making a tangible difference in our classroom. Your support has not only provided physical comfort but has also fostered an environment where our students feel valued and motivated to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1741200851494,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-chairs-are-essential/9126602/","projectTitle":"Classroom Chairs are Essential","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp47824_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502553600648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-yee"},{"teacherId":47824,"projectId":9126588,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to help bring new books celebrating diversity and inclusion to my classroom. These books have opened up new worlds for my third grade students, introducing them to various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We use the books to have discussions in class and these discussions have sparked meaningful conversations about acceptance and inclusivity, aligning perfectly with our goals for social-emotional learning. This is especially important for my students to develop critical thinking as the world around them has been challenging the freedom of opinions. Once again, thank you for your generosity. Your contribution has not only provided valuable resources but has also played a pivotal role in shaping a more inclusive and empathetic learning environment for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1741200851523,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-diversity-and-inclusion-with/9126588/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion With Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp47824_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502553600648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-yee"},{"teacherId":257621,"projectId":9063476,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our project to purchase a high powered blender for our classroom kitchen. We focus on creating delicious and healthy meals from scratch. This Vitamix blender is the perfect tool to make fast and easy meals.\r\nOur first \"meal\" was healthy smoothy made from scratch. We started will soy milk and yoghurt for the base. We added dried oatmeal, roasted almonds, power greens, bananas, and frozen blueberries. Then we hit the switch and blended for about a minute. This blender created a delicious smoothy!\r\nWe will make many other concoctions with this blender.","fullyFundedDate":1738613634106,"projectUrl":"project/smoothie-operators/9063476/","projectTitle":"Smoothie Operators","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Weisbart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp257621_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449347366937","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jweisbart"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_103484","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":474,"numTeachers":24,"percentFrplEligible":20,"percentAsian":14,"percentBlack":15,"percentWhite":32,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":17,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"19.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":76.5,"schoolId":103484,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Playa Vista Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Playa Vista Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/playa-vista-elementary-school/103484"}